In Edgar Saltus' enthralling tale, 'Mary Magdalen: A Chronicle', he delves into the fictionalized life of Mary Magdalene. The story begins amidst the thrilling atmosphere of a circus, where the chariot races and politics intertwined in the kingdom of Tiberias. Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee, orchestrates the games to secure his rule and impress the formidable Tiberius. As the drama unfolds, alliances are formed, loyalties tested, and love ignites between Mary and the enigmatic Judas.